Hayloft on the Arch
5742 Norton Road, Vernon Center, NY
About This Vendor
A Rustic Space Where Dreams Come True
Hayloft on the Arch is a countryside wedding venue nestled in Vernon Center, NY. Owned by power duo Mike and Alisha, this dairy farm welcomes you to enjoy and explore facilities like no other. With picturesque views, manicured lawns, and vintage spaces, you can celebrate your love story your way. At Hayloft on the Arch, you and your partner can find rustic, refurbished spaces for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and after-party. The property boasts love and charm with over 30 acres of land and precious landscape. You may start your celebration in front of the intimate chapel with large arched doors and a church bell in the center. After, you may venture to the foot patio and enjoy beverages and appetizers outside the Grain Bin Bar. Between events, you and your wedding party may also freshen up in an exclusive dressing room. Owners and coordinators Mike and Alisha will be delighted to add to your experience at Hayloft on the Arch with quality services and equipment. They can provide various items in a range of sizes, such as tables and chairs. If you desire hands-on assistance, you may avail yourself of event management services. Your team of specialists can help guide guests, keep track of your timeline, and provide vendor referrals if needed. Their list of referrals may include caterers, entertainment, and many more. If this venue has caught your eye, experienced staff will be delighted to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Pricing for Hayloft on the Arch
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Hayloft on the Arch Reviews
4.8 out of 5.0
26 reviews
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4 Star
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Alisha and her team are INCREDIBLE. We got married last month, and it was the most perfect day with zero stress, in large part to Alisha’s organization and can-do spirit. The venue itself is gorgeous. It has its own charm, but is still enough o...
f a canvas to bring your vision to life. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside, and reception inside. So so happy that we chose this space, and huge thank you to Alisha and Mike for making our wedding day everything we imagined!
When we first visited The Hayloft on the Arch, we knew it would be the perfect wedding venue for us! We loved Hayloft's charm and beauty. The indoor and outdoor spaces create such a nice, relaxed environment and make for loads of photo opportun...
ities. We received compliments on our venue from many of our wedding guests.
Working with Alisha was great. She was always responsive, organized and helpful. She welcomed our ideas to make our day unique, and provided expert guidance when we weren't quite sure. She really takes pride in making your day amazing.
Alisha provides the service of setting up and breaking down the event, which is such a great inclusion. The bridal suite is a great feature for getting ready on-site and for a quick break throughout the wedding.
Overall we loved Hayloft as our wedding venue, and working with Alisha was so easy. We would highly recommend this venue for your next event!
The Hayloft on the Arch fit perfectly for the rustic but upscale look and feel we were going for. The location is beautiful and extremely convenient, being less than 15 minutes from the Turning Stone Casino/Hotel and all the amenities close to ...
that property, there was no shortage of accommodations and attractions for our guests. And the proximity to exit 33 of the route 90 thruway made travel into the area easy as well.
Alisha was wonderful to meet with and talk through our plans. Her list of recommended vendors was helpful early on, and she was always happy to provide her expertise when we were unsure in our decision-making.
The coordination that happened on site the day of our wedding felt seamless. Alisha did an amazing job of taking the decorations and information we gave her about our vision for the venue inside and out and made it real with ease. When it was all over, most of the clean-up was handled for us and pick-up of our decor was a breeze the next day.
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From the moment we looked at Hayloft and met Alisha, we wanted to have our big day there! She made everything happen and went above and beyond. I felt so calm and comfortable on the big day thanks to her! She truly made everything perfect and I...
would tell everyone to get married there!
Alisha made our day so incredible. I have been following this barn venue for years and to have the most perfect day celebrating after all this time was so special. The day was filled with joy, love and celebration, and Alisha was so lovely, pro...
fessional, and attentive that it made it a carefree day. We received so many compliments from friends and family on your venue and property, that they couldn’t believe this place was real. Rolling grass, adorable cows and the most perfect barn I truly had the wedding of my dreams.
Alisha runs an amazing business! She made our special day even better then we could have imagined! She ensures that the entire planning process is easy. She is very well organized and able to pivot without any hiccups. The property is absolutel...
y beautiful. Hayloft is a perfect place to get married!!
Hayloft on the Arch is the most picturesque barn venue in Oneida County, NY. It’s family-owned and operated by the Mathalia family, and they provide exceptional service and atmosphere for your special event. Our wedding at Hayloft on the Arch w...
as magical. We had our ceremony in front of the toy chapel that they have on the beautiful grounds. Cocktail hour was outside by the grain bin bar, under market lights and surrounded by beautiful rolling hills. The reception was inside their beautifully-restored rustic barn. The space has great acoustics for music. Alisha Mathalia is the curator of all of the events and she was a tremendous help with every step of the process. We had the time of our lives and recommended Hayloft on the Arch for your next event.
On 9/4 we had our wedding at The Hayloft on The arch and it was everything we could have dreamed of. Not only is the venue BEAUTIFUL but working with Alisha was a dream. She is so organized and so helpful with everything from finding vendors to...
providing worksheets to help keep our day running smoothly. For the last two weeks all we have heard from our guests is how beautiful the venue was and how professional and welcoming all the staff was. I would 100% recommend this venue and Alisha to anyone looking to plan a spectacular barn wedding.
We have no words. This venue is stunning. Its owners are incredible people. Alisha is attentive, caring, full of the BEST advice, quick to respond and to reassure... no detail is unnoticed or ignored by this amazing woman. The venue itself i...
s breathtakingly beautiful. It is clear from the care that is taken with it just how loved it is. Pick this venue, and then listen hard to every word that Alisha has to say. She will make sure you have the day of your dreams.
I could never say enough positive things about Hayloft on the Arch and Alisha! My husband and I picked Hayloft on the Arch as our wedding venue partly because it's a gorgeous property surrounded by beautiful green fields and partly because Alis...
ha is the greatest. She is incredibly organized and thoughtful. As a couple that postponed their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we really appreciated that Alisha was so on top of the ever-changing guidelines. As soon as any new guidelines were released, we knew we'd hear from her as quickly as she could type them up. The barn and surrounding property is beautiful and Alisha continually looks for ways to improve her space. We have received so many compliments about what a perfect place Hayloft is. Wedding planning can be stressful, but I felt no stress at all related to our venue or the day of logistics thanks to Alisha. We can't recommend Hayloft on the Arch enough!
I can’t even begin to explain how amazing our experience with Hayloft On The Arch was for our wedding. From begging to end Alisha went above and beyond our expectations. She was available to answer every last question we had and helped out with...
every detail. She was nothing short of amazing. The venue space is unbelievable from the outside to the inside it is perfectly maintained and thought out. I couldn’t have dreamed up a venue more perfect. Alisha truly cares and wants your day to be as perfect as you dream of. 10 out of 10 recommend hayloft. I would do my wedding here over and over again without any hesitation. An absolute dream come true!
Out of the many, many barn venues we viewed in Central and Upstate New York, none came close to Hayloft on the Arch in beauty and style. It was also, surprisingly, the cheapest venue we viewed!
Alisha and her husband have created a venue tha...
t is finished to perfection. The reception area is as breathtaking as it looks in pictures; the arbor is the perfect centrepiece for a ceremony; and the newly installed silo bar and fire pit offers an equally impressive outdoor space for your guests to enjoy.
On top of this, Alisha brings the greatest value to this venue. She is incredibly professional: responds to your emails promptly, provides a clear overview of the day, and is incredibly flexible in making your vision come into fruition. She styled our venue beautifully and I completely trusted that she would make the right decision if any of the decor needed to be changed last minute (for example, the lanterns I bought were too big for the tables and she placed them around the venue instead).
I can’t recommend this venue enough!
I can’t say enough good things about this venue!
The space & property are absolutely beautiful and well-maintained (and versatile in terms of a barn, you can make it look very classy or country depending on your style). We got so many complime...
nts on how beautiful the venue was.
However, that’s not why I so highly recommend it. The owner Alisha is AMAZING at her job. Absolutely amazing. She’s professional, attentive, organized, has great taste, and is just a really nice person - everything you could want in a venue owner.
Despite how many weddings they hold, she always responded to me quickly and made me feel like my wedding was a priority (and I’m sure every one of her brides feels the same). She will do her absolute best to make sure you have the perfect wedding.
Lastly, it was reasonably priced. So many wedding expenses feel outrageously priced, but this was worth every single penny.
Highly highly highly recommend.
Alisha and her team at Hayloft were excellent! We have strong ties to CNY, but currently live in Brooklyn. Because of this, we needed a venue and wedding planner that had strong connections with vendors and could help us plan remotely. Alisha a...
nd her preferred vendors went above and beyond to ensure that our day went off perfectly and that we would not have to stress planning! The day of was perfect; The barn was beautiful and fit our 150 guests comfortably. We had our ceremony outside and cocktail hour on their grounds, and we and everyone loved the vibes and service. I cannot recommend Hayloft enough!
Within minutes of leaving Hayloft after our first visit I KNEW this was where we were going to get married. Not only is the venue beautiful to begin with, we were surprised by two new additions before our wedding day with the beautiful new arch...
for our ceremony and the grain bin bar on the patio. I can't even begin to thank Alisha enough for everything that she does from the moment planning begins through the day of, she covers every little detail, was so easy to communicate with, and made our day MORE than we could have ever imagined. We had some décor that we didn't have specific places for, Alisha placed them perfectly, from hanging greenery behind our sweethearts table for us, to grabbing me tissues 2 seconds before I was going to start walking down the aisle, she truly goes above and beyond! It really is a whirlwind day but she makes everything seem so smooth and perfect. We are still getting compliments on the wedding and venue months later!
Beautiful venue, Alisha was a breeze to work with. Our guests were so impressed. We were grateful for a cool, sunny summer day given no A/C but it was perfect. Beautiful location for pictures as well. Would highly recommend!
There are no words to describe how grateful I am for Alisha and her establishment, hayloft o the arch. My husband and I so desperately wanted a beautiful barn wedding and we just couldn’t find the right barn in the NYC area where we live. final...
ly I came across hayloft, which is four hours away from where we live. As soon as we went we fell in LOVE! I was a little worried about planning a wedding so far away, but Alisha made it so easy. She recommended the best vendors and truly helped my husband and I through our whole journey. We planned with her for 2 1/2 years and she just made our day PERFECT. The weather sucked and should have put such a damper on my day, but Alisha accommodated is throughout the whole day, I barely noticed the weather. I would do this all over again if I could. I love this barn so much and all the people who made our wedding day so special !!!
Hayloft is a gorgeous venue and that was a big part of what I liked about it. On the other hand, I wish at times that some details were not overlooked by Alisha. Minor details such as placing decorations in the correct spot or just also making ...
sure that plates and silverware were put on our cake table were overlooked. My husband and I had to hold the piece of cake in our hand after it was cut and we had to feed each other with our hands because there was no silverware. It is hard for brides to make sure that every detail is the way that they planned on their wedding day. I just wish that some of those small details would have been acknowledged or for questions to be asked if there were any. Also, we would have hoped to be treated a little bit nicer after providing suggestions or constructive criticism.
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2018
Carla - This is a hard review to respond to as there were so many details for this wedding that were overlooked that I had to take on setting up the day of that are typically not my responsibility; including folding & placing napkins, setting s...
ilverware & dinner plates, creating table numbers that were forgotten, a sign for the ring bearer, and finding something that would work for a card box, among other things. The Thursday before your event, you and Rob brought in the decor that you needed set in place -- the rose petals for guests to toss that you asked to be placed at the entrance to the patio were moved to a more obvious place for guests to grab. My job as a day of coordinator is to assess the situation and make changes that best suit the flow of events, always with the clients best interest in mind. As for the forks at the cake table - majority of my clients pick the cake up by hand to feed each other for the cake cutting, as with everything, if you had voiced your concern that you wanted to see forks there I, of course, would have made that happen. I worked non stop that day, starting at 8a upon your arrival, checking in with you and your mother to see if I could do anything for you, and did whatever was asked, regardless of what it was. I don't know that there would have been a perfect situation in which you'd truly be satisfied. I'm sorry that you can't look back on your day and only have fond memories.
Hayloft was a beautiful wedding venue, the backdrop is incredible and the barn is gorgeous inside. Alisha is so organized and helpful, making the day of go smoothly. I cant say enough good things about Hayloft and definitely recommend it for th...
ose looking for an upscale rustic wedding!
We absolutely loved our wedding at Hayloft on the Arch! The owner Alisha is attentive and quick to respond. On the day of the wedding, she acted as a day of wedding planner, helping to organize and execute the ceremony, communicate with vendors...
and deal with any issues before we even knew they happened. The decor is amazing and needs little decorating. It’s a beautiful facility with beautifully manicured grounds that are stunning for pictures. We highly recommend Hayloft on the Arch!
We cannot say enough good things about this venue and its amazing staff! We had the most perfect day. Everything was run so smoothly. Hats off to Alisha, who is amazing and made us feel so special and at ease during the whole process. She was o...
nsite early in the morning for setup, and stayed through the whole event. She is so responsive to emails/questions, and was very helpful! This venue is so beautiful, and all our guests remarked on how great it was. I would highly recommend Hayloft!
Beautiful Venue. Everyone at the wedding raved about how beautiful it was and how great of a time they were having! Would highly recommend this Venue to everyone. Alisha, the owner, was very helpful and responsive throughout the entire process,...
from start to finish. Thank you, Alisha, for making our day THE BEST!
Most every bride you talk to will state that their wedding day is the most amazing day of their life. Mine really did go off without a hitch with much thanks to Alisha and her wonderful staff! She took care of all of the set up & decor and ma...
de sure that it was both absolutely stunning and true to my vision. She made sure that the ceremony also was without a hitch!
The barn and property are just absolutely beautiful and you can tell that her heart and soul goes into this place! We received so many compliments on our wedding and how stunning the venue was!
This venue is fantastic and cannot get much better in terms of the property, the buildings and all of the little details throughout. From the hanging mason jar lights to the rustic decorations throughout the venue, the place is the whole packag...
e. The ability to bring in any vendors and fill the space the way that we want to was invaluable to making our special day just that much better. Little problems were quickly taken care of and the owner is very good at assisting with the planning process, she was available whenever asked all the way up to the wedding. At times during the day of the wedding she seemed very busy, the unfortunate thing is that it was not always focused on our wedding and at times she was even touring another couple while we were getting ready. Really though this was a minor detail. Our wedding went beautifully with all of our friends and family helping to setup when the owner could not and we could not ask for more out of this venue. It was a beautiful day, beautiful place, and the Hayloft lived up to expectations.
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2017
Reis & Kayla, I loved working with both of you and your families throughout the entire planning process and being a small part of an amazing day. I do want to acknowledge your comment regarding the tours that took place the day of the wedding ...
- it was two meetings for upcoming events that took an hour total the morning of the set up. I do apologize that you found that it took me away from your event. As I recall, I met with you both and Kayla's father on a Saturday morning that a wedding was taking place that day, last year. As you know, everyone is not flexible with their work and personal schedules to take time off to meet during the week so I do schedule limited meetings on Saturdays & Sundays to accommodate. There was still ample time that day to do the decorating, napkins, and anything else you had planned. Throughout the day as I started to do some of the decor, your family and friends that were there insisted on helping as they waited around to get ready. I hate for anyone to look back on their event dissatisfied in any way, I do apologize that this is the case for you. I certainly hope that overall you were pleased with the day.
Cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue and its owners. We had the best day imaginable!
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2016
Thank you so much Courtney!! We loved having you, Justin & your family & friends on site! Such fantastic day for a beautiful couple :) Cheers to many years of love and happiness!
My fiance and I were looking all over NY State for our wedding venue. We weren't into random banquet halls and we found Hayloft through word of mouth. It wasn't much when we viewed it, but over the course of planning a year and a half, the outc...
ome was spectacular. They worked very hard transform it into a gorgeous space. The staff is friendly and helpful. It's sort of a blank canvas that can be made into whatever theme you are going for. The grounds are incredible. I highly recommend getting married by the stream. The pathways are currently gravel, so it's a bit of a walk, but hopefully they will be paved eventually. The whole wedding was a dream and I would definitely recommend. There is no kitchen so you will need to get a caterer who can do an awesome job without ovens. That will need to be rented. All and all we had the perfect day.
Contact Info for Hayloft on the Arch
5742 Norton Road, Vernon Center, NY
Meet the Team
Alisha Mathalia
Owner
After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Resort & Recreation Management, and planning events for years, my husband and I took a leap of a faith and renovated a property in Vernon Center, NY in 2012 which is now known as Hayloft on the Arch. Selling and planning events is a passion of mine, and I am so blessed to have the opportunity to work with all the brides and grooms, along with their friends & families. For more pictures and information be sure to visit the website, & call or email to set up a tour, I would love to meet you!!
-Alisha
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Hayloft on the Arch